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The idiom conveys the idea that significant achievements or complex tasks take time and cannot be rushed.
The idiom originated in medieval France, reflecting the immense time and effort required for monumental tasks. It then evolved into talking about patience and persistence in achieving long-term goals.
In IELTS Speaking,
When discussing patience in achieving something, using this idiom can showcase your ability to express complex ideas and idiomatic language.
Examiner: Could you tell me about a long-term goal you have?
Candidate: I aspire to become fluent in Mandarin Chinese. However, I understand that I need patience in learning a new language, just as they say, 'Rome wasn't built in a day.'
You can use this idiom to talk about a point related to patience, or the time required to achieve a goal.
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